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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.56, 4,669.44 and 2,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.56, 4,669.44 and 2,266.14 is: 3,125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.56 : 4,669.44 = 2,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.56/4,669.44 = 2,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.56x = 4,669.44 × 2,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.56x = 10,581,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,581,604.76/3,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.51

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